Northern Zone leaders and defending champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies will travel to Tamale as guests of strugglers Tamale Super Ladies on Matchday 8 of the Malta Guinness Women's Premier League. There are two derbies to look out for in Kumasi when Kumasi Sports Academy host Supreme Ladies as well as Dreamz Ladies versus Ashtown Ladies at the Bantama Astro turf.
Here is what to expect on Matchday 8:
KUMASI SPORTS ACADEMY VRS SUPREME LADIES
The Kookoase Park in Bantama will host the derby between Kumasi Sports Academy and Supreme Ladies in one of the weekend's top liners. KUSA, started the campaign in an unconvincing manner but their win over Ashtown Ladies is expected to spear them in the reaming matches of the season as they host Supreme Ladies this weekend. Supreme Ladies have been bad at all as they sit in third place in the Northern Zone table with 11 points - five points behind leaders Ampem Darkoa Ladies. There are no injury situation at both camps as players intensify their training ahead of the big game.
FOSU ROYAL LADIES VRS NORTHERN LADIES
Fosu Royal Ladies have a difficult test against one of the season's best, Northern Ladies at the Ohene Ameyaw Park in Techiman. The newly promoted side have yet to lose a game at home in the ongoing League - after winning 2 and drawing 1 game in three home games. They are 4th in the League log with 9 points - 6 points off the top. The two teams are meeting for the first time this season, following the qualification of Fosu Royal Ladies this season. Northern Ladies have had a good to the season as they lie in 2nd place on the league table with 16 points. The visitors are much more experienced than the home team and will prove a tough task for their host.
PEARLPIA LADIES VRS PRISONS LADIES
Pearlpia Ladies FC will host Prisons Ladies in a battle of two struggling sides in the League. Their last League meeting ended goalless at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale. Pearlpia Ladies FC will miss the services of two key players due to injury. Pearlpia Ladies is aiming to win in other to lift themselves above the relegation zone whiles Prisons Ladies are eager to win to push move up in the league table.
DREAMZ LADIES VRS ASHTOWN LADIES
Dreamz Ladies come up against Ashtown Ladies in a Kumasi derby at Bantama Astro turf. Dreamz Ladies have been inconsistent and churned out an average performance in the League thus far, as they have won only one game and drawn three in their first seven League encounters. finding it difficult to accumulate points. Ashtown ladies are also struggling to get their groove after accumulating only 7 points from a possible 21. Both teams will come into this particular fixture with redemption on their mind as they press hard for the points to move out of danger.
TAMALE SUPER LADIES VRS AMPEM DARKOA LADIES
Tamale Super Ladies will fight for the points when they take on leaders Ampem Darkoa Ladies at the Aliu Mahama sports stadium in Tamale. The matchday 8 fixture has the potential to determine the winner of the Zone as they sit neck to neck in the League standings with 16 points. However, with two games in hand, Ampem Darkoa Ladies have the advantage to keep hold of the top spot. Tamale Super Ladies head into the game looking to outshine the champions - but they know that nothing short of hard work, hunger and desire would win them the points. Ampem Darkoa Ladies will travel from Techiman to Tamale with the intentions of preserving their unbeaten run after six League games.
The Fixtures:
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